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ACLU of Kentucky Statement on Thurman v Crews Settlement

The ACLU of Kentucky has reached a settlement in Thurman v Crews. The religious liberty suit was filed in April of 2022, after Mr. Carlos Thurman submitted a grievance against a Department of Corrections (DOC) policy related to dreadlocks and other natural hair styles.
Issue Areas: Religious Liberty
Press Release
Trans Pride Flags in KY Capitol Rotunda

ACLU-KY Asks Federal Court to Uphold LGBTQ Protections in Louisville Fairness Ordinance

We're asking a federal appeals court to uphold Louisville’s LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections after a lower court allowed a photographer to discriminate based on sexual orientation.
News & Commentary
Liberation is Holy Photo from Dobbs Decision Day Protests in Louisville 2022

Faith Leaders Agree: Amendment 2 is an Affront to Religious Liberty

Amendment 2 is an affront to religious liberty – and faith leaders agree. Vote NO on Amendment 2 to defeat this total abortion ban.
News & Commentary
church and state

We are Kentucky Rabbis and Cantors: Abortion Bans are Against Our Religion

Amendment 2 – a complete ban on abortion without exceptions – would steal Kentuckians' bodily autonomy and trample over their religious liberty.
Legislation
Feb 08, 2025

HJR 15: Putting a 10 Commandments Monument on Government Property

Status: Enacted
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Jan 26, 2025

SB 60: Anti-Fairness Bill

Status: Passed one chamber
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Jan 03, 2023

Public Dollars for Private Schools

Public school dollars do not belong in private schools. Past legislation is currently blocked in court, but lawmakers would reduce funding by $25M annually, harm Kentucky students, and reduce transparency around how your tax dollars are spent. It also paves the way for school vouchers statewide.
Position: Oppose